Lionel Messi vs Paul Arriola

Lionel Messi

Paul Arriola

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Paul Arriola represents Seattle Sounders FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Paul Arriola's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 15 of 40 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 31, Paul Arriola is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.